I don't know of any reason why you'd have to wait to hold your tortoise.
As long as it wants
A turtle or tortoise
Maybe after 3 days, 5 is too long.
Yes
His first reign was 2803 days and the second 1237 days.
I don't see why not. Unless it's uncomfortable or awkward for you.
First, ask him if it's alright and its fine to hold his hand anytime.
You should take things slow. Hold his hand.
through their nares and mouths....tortoises don't hold their breath underwater - they don't swim..they sink and drown
First reign was 2 days. The 2nd was a month.
Probably at least 3 to 4 days after the relationship started
The shell of a tortoise is similar to the human rib cage. To be precise, the human rib cage has spaces between them which seperates 1 rib from the other. For a tortoise the ribs are merged together forming a conch aka shell. Hence if you ever tap hard on the shell of a tortoise a few times, you will see immediate movement in the form of the tortoise trying to run away from you. Hence if the shell of the Tortoise breaks it results in immediate death of the tortoise . Hence one should never try and remove the shell of the tortoise. Incase the shell cracks , immediately take your tortoise to a pet doc. Also bandage the crack like you would to a human wound. Ensure that the bandage is firm so as to hold the shell together.